San Diego Embarcadero: Waterfront Ghost Tour
4.9
9 Ratings
San Diego
Experience the darker side of San Diego on this Murder n' Mayhem walking tour of the waterfront. Discover haunted ships and hear thrilling stories of spooky spirits and espionage.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Headquarters at Seaport - Learn about the historic Old Police Headquarters. You will also visit the onsite Jail cells and the tragic location of Dead Men’s Point.
  • USS Midway Museum - Learn about the history and hauntings of this iconic military ship. Be sure to let us know if you witness the mannequins moving! (Please note we do not go aboard the ship.)
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego - You will view the Star of India and Berkley Steamboat Ferry while listening to tales of their haunting. Both ships are said to have lots of paranormal activity. (Please note we do not go aboard the ships.)
What's Included
  • Guided tour included
  • Use of ghost detecting equipment provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Take a walk on the spooky side of San Diego with our Murder n’ Mayhem tour around the city’s downtown waterfront. Listen to terrifying tales of haunted ships and ghostly history within this 1-hour excursion. You’ll be visiting several major haunted spots in the Embarcadero, learning about the eerie spirits, deadly diseases, death and surveillance throughout.

With a number of infamous ghosts & ships, the downtown San Diego Embarcadero along the waterfront has witnessed several significant hauntings. You’ll be regaled with chilling stories of these spirits and even have a chance to participate in some outdoor ghost hunting with detection equipment at various points along the tour. These tools are provided free of charge.

  • Tour Rating: PG13. Due to the nature of narrative content shared, we recommend children attending be 13 years or older. Some may find the discussions about death unpleasant. Children under 13 can attend, albeit under adult supervision.

Private tours can be arranged if desired.

Location
The Headquarters at Seaport
West Harbor Drive
Look for the detective standing near the Starbucks on the backside of The Headquarters near valet parking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Explore39080833228
Feb 27, 2024
Great experience - Loved the Ghost adventure tools and the explanation of the tools. Wish it was a little more hands on like our first stop on the tour. I will definitely go back and explore those points again. left so soon forgot to ask for the pictures our guide took UGH
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Robertorf4126gd
Jan 11, 2023
Fun Time Ghost Touring the Embarcadero! - Our family loved learning about the haunted history found near and around the Embarcadero. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept us interested and entertained during the entire tour. Thank You!
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Martha_l
Jul 4, 2022
Eduardo was awesome!! He... - Eduardo was awesome!! He so enthusiastic and detailed. We enjoyed using the ghost hunting tools. We enjoyed a different side of history.
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Rick_w
May 2, 2022
Great - The history was very informative. The presenter was very well spoken. The weather was a little chilly
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Gale_s
Mar 13, 2022
Great ghost tour - Detective Drew was a fantastic tour guide. This was an interesting and fun tour to do. Loved it. Our guide Drew was very informative and very personable.
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Jenna_c
Aug 5, 2021
Historical Ghost Tour - Drew was very entertaining to listen too. He had a good sense of humor and could tell that ghosts were her passion.
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Helen_r
Aug 2, 2021
Fun and Interesting - The police department compound was interesting, and all the stories pertaining to the ships at the dock area. Learned about things I’ve never heard about before. Tour guide was great and fun.
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Ricw2020
Aug 1, 2021
Fascinating and Entertaining Ghost Tour! - We totally enjoyed the Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour. Our tour guide (Drew) was very knowledgeable, informative, and entertaining. It's a great tour to learn about the history of the ships in the Embarcadero and the ghost that haunt them. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Diego!
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Briannab1996
Jun 6, 2022
Quick fun ghost tour - It was fun and informative about the history of the harbor area and the ships in it. I would recommend this tour for younger teens. it wasn't to scary but still had some spooky feel to it.
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